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NYSC And The Kemi Adeosun Case By Reuben Abati

July 13, 2021 Elwin MandowaOpinion, sahara reporters

It is not often that cases before a court of law become so important that they get discussed in beer parlours, open places, other rooms and generate so much public attention beyond the court room, even after judgment has been delivered by a court of competent jurisdiction. But it happens, presenting, relative to context, the spectacle of concurrence and/or populism… Read More

Africa South Africa Southern Africa World

At least 45 killed in pro-Zuma violent protests in South Africa

July 13, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, News, protests, South Africa, Southern Africa, Violent protests, Zuma

– – At least 45 people have been killed amid the violent protests taking place in some provinces in South Africa over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. The protests mainly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have led to looting and destruction of some property. Gauteng Premier, David Makhura said on Tuesday that 19 people had died in the province… Read More

Africa Business World

Commonwealth countries lose $345 bln in trade due to Covid-19

July 13, 2021March 22, 2022 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Business, Commonwealth, Covid-19, News, World

– – Commonwealth countries are estimated to have lost up to US$345 billion worth of trade in 2020, including $60 billion in intra-Commonwealth trade, according to 2021 Commonwealth Trade Review on “Energising Commonwealth Trade in a Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID”. Released today, the Commonwealth Trade Review provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of the impact of the pandemic on… Read More

Africa Investments

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa reports record number of transactions in 2020, secures $90 million in new funding

July 13, 2021 Elwin MandowaAfrica Banking, African Development Bank

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved seven high-impact projects worth $54 million in 2020, its best year in spite of challenging Covid-19 conditions, according to its recently released 2020 Annual Report. SEFA, managed by the African Development Bank, focuses on green baseload, green mini-grid, and energy efficiency investments. The Fund, founded in 2011, transformed into a Special Fund… Read More

Africa Ghana West Africa World

Ghana’s first lady rejects allowances; to refund $150k paid her

July 13, 2021August 26, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, First Lady, Ghana, News, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, west africa

– – Ghana’s first lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has decided to refund all monies paid to her as allowances since 2017 by the state. It follows public outrage over the government’s decision to pay her a monthly salary based on recommendation made by a Presidential Committee on emoluments for public officeholders. News of Ghana’s previous parliament approving an arrangement for spouses of… Read More

OP-ED Opinions

Kanu’s Trial Is Supposed To Be Opposed, Not Monitored By Aloy Ejimakor

July 13, 2021 Elwin MandowaOpinion, sahara reporters

Lately, some individuals and civic groups have, in some show of support for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, indicated that they will ‘monitor’ his trial. In the same vein, some have also called for a fair trial. Fair trial of what? Illegality in high places? While it’s commendable that Kanu has attracted such avalanche of support across the spectrum, it’s important to… Read More

OP-ED Opinions

Does Pastor Paul Enenche Still Commune With God? By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.

July 12, 2021 Elwin MandowaOpinion, sahara reporters

How does Pastor Paul Enenche pray at night? How is he untroubled by the misery of innocent parishioners who continue to languish in DSS’ cells enduring estrangement and possible torture for simply daring to speak up against bad leadership? And what efforts are underway on the part of his church and leadership to correct this most terrible error of judgement?… Read More

OP-ED Opinions

Buhari’s Attempt To Cage Freedom Of Press: The Audacity Of A Tyrant By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.

July 12, 2021 Elwin MandowaOpinion, sahara reporters

The proposed amendments of the National Press Council (NPC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is a sponsored legislative misadventure to undermine press freedom, strangulate free speech and undermine reportage on true but embarrassing government actions and policies. It is a wicked improvement on the obnoxious Media Bill, National Broadcasting Code and the Twitter ban. It is, in fact, a… Read More

Africa South Africa Southern Africa World

South Africa: Military deployed amid deadly unrest over Zuma’s jailing

July 12, 2021 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Looting, News, protests, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zuma

Soldiers have been deployed to areas in South Africa where deadly protests have continued to take place over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. The government is hoping the soldiers can quell the deadly unrest that sparked looting of shops and setting of buildings on fire on Monday. At least six people have been killed and 200 arrested since… Read More

Africa Investments

Ghana: African Development Bank Group-financed road interchange opens, trade and incomes expected up

July 12, 2021 Elwin MandowaAfrica Banking, African Development Bank

A jumbo road interchange financed by the African Development Bank Group has opened in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, amid hopes the new infrastructure will help reduce road fatalities, ease mobility and spur trade within Ghana as well as with its neighbors. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned the Pokuase Interchange – an array of swirling highways – at a ceremony held… Read More